Hungary, Ireland and Spain. When it comes to aiding in the humanitarian relief effort around the Ukraine crisis, they share common ground. They are also worlds apart. Points of Light talked with all three of these Global Network affiliates to get a clear picture of what types of support are being offered in each of their respective […]
Volunteering: service undertaken to benefit the society out of own free will for no remuneration. So goes the formal definition. However, let’s ponder – Is it really undertaken primarily with social benefit in mind? That volunteering has a social purpose is without a doubt. Yet, there is tremendous evidence of other key benefits the accrue to the volunteer […]
Covid-19 has changed the way we look at things, it has given a new meaning to the things that we presumed were important, to relationships, to the way we work and to life, overall. It has certainly changed the way we can volunteer. Though volunteering as a concept has been in existence for ages, the […]
Were you also forced to volunteer by your parents or college? In my First Year of college, I volunteered to teach adolescent students English and help them with their interview skills. The organization’s beneficiaries and I were around the similar age-group. At first, I viewed it as an annoyance, just something I had to do […]
Team: Food for Thought Motto: Surrender the ME for the WE Participants: Nikita, Amar, Madhura A Summary of My Experience Cook a Meal for the Poor is truly an amazing opportunity. I have always seen my mother donate food to the poor from time to time, and it was something I always appreciated. But this […]
As a child, I was always told to share. By sharing, not only does the receiver feels happy but the giver. Hi, I’m Thushara! I had always wanted to serve the poor and underprivileged, but never had an opportunity. With the pandemic affected and lockdown implemented, I thought no better time than this to start […]
As startups and parents get crazy about kids making Apps, heres a student’s real experience volunteering to create an Android App for Thinksharp Foundation providing free books for children and delivering massive social impact.
There is always something good that comes out of the worst of situations . 2020 was a terrible year for the world in many ways. People lost their jobs, their loved ones, nations grappled with economic insecurity and distress. And hopefully everything is on the mend. I sat down to reflect upon the year gone […]
Non-Profit Organisation in South Africa- It focuses on providing a Mentor to selected children in Secondary School in some of the most challenging communities in that country. It aims to provide ‘One stable adult relationship’ in the life of those kids that otherwise might not have strong adult role models in their lives, and thus provide them with opportunity, choice and guidance to transform their life.
Hey Everybody! I am an 12 year old Student who generally loves helping somebody in any kind of way. I recently got to know about IVolunteer through my school. I started 2 services ‘Once Upon A Time’ & ‘I Am A Social Media Junkie’ with my team mate and friend Ragini Negi. Today i will […]
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